Overview

• The Texas General Land Office bought a 1,400-acre ranch in Starr County for a new 1.5-mile border wall segment.
• The acquisition is part of Governor Greg Abbott's ongoing efforts to address border security through state-funded construction.
• Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham emphasized the purchase's role in protecting Texans and generating revenue for education.
• A massive 353,785-acre ranch near Big Bend National Park was also acquired, blocking foreign entities from ownership.
• The state has constructed approximately 34 miles of border wall, with plans to continue expanding under the Operation Lone Star initiative.